Ecological Monitoring & Compliance
Buffer restrictions for eagle
nesting and roosting areas
on Hanford are in effect
Nov. 15 - March 17
(Restriction Map)
The Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Project (EMC) conducts surveys and collects data to monitor the status and condition of biological resources on the Hanford Site. Information is used to identify sensitive habitats and species and assure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for natural resources and environmental monitoring. The project focuses several objectives:
- Assess impacts to biological resources from Hanford operations and legacy contaminants in the environment
- Conduct and document ecological reviews for Hanford-related clean-up and operations actions
- Identify biotic contaminant transport pathways, characterize ecological risks
- Support mitigation actions and land use planning
- Provide information and assurance to the public and stakeholders concerning the status and protection of Hanford Site biological resources.
Information provided through this web site is intended to supply the user with summary information on Hanford Site biological resources and illustrate general population trends for wildlife species of interest to the public. Other resource-based maps provide information derived from both inventory and monitoring data. To identify habitats and species that require special protection and management. Data and maps are available for use in Hanford Site operations, and land-use planning.
The Ecological Monitoring and Compliance Project is part of the Public Safety and Resource Protection Program for the Hanford Site managed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).